Donald Erdman

Donald R. Erdman, 78, Wausau, died Friday, November 17, at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

Donald was born November 19, 1938 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Laura (Hans) Erdman.  Following his graduation from Wausau East High School, he faithfully served his country in the US Army.  Donald married the love of his life, Sally, on March 9, 1963 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church.  He served the community as a Deputy with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department for over 20 years, retiring as a Sergeant.  Donald also worked as a security guard for the Wausau Center Mall and Eastbay before completely retiring.  Donald sadly said goodbye to Sally after 38 years of marriage in 2001 when she passed away.

Donald was a good family man and enjoyed raising his children.  Summers were often spent traveling and camping as a family.  He loved spending time outdoors; fishing, hunting and ice fishing.  As long as Donald was able, he was very active at his home church of St. Stephen Lutheran Church.

Donald is survived by his children, Kathy (Tim) Rochester and Randy Erdman; grandson, Hunter Rochester; sister, Eunice (Calvin) Chamberlain and extended family and friends.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau.  Pastor Jennifer Dahle will officiate.  Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until the time of service at the church on Tuesday.  Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery.  Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements; you may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Erdman family care of Helke Funeral Home.

A heartfelt word of appreciation goes to the pastor and congregation of St. Stephen Lutheran Church and to the doctors, nurses and staff of Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital and other medical facilities that have cared for Donald.